Who do I contact if I have an inquiry regarding Paine Field noise or flight operations?

Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport has partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration to better track, manage, and respond to noise comments. Commenters located further than 10 miles from Paine Field are asked to submit their noise comment directly to the FAA or your closest airport. This will help ensure that the proper authority is receiving your comments. Comments submitted to Paine Field that are outside the 10-mile boundary will be forwarded to the FAA. Additional information regarding the FAA noise management program can be found on the Northwest Mountain Region Aircraft Noise Page.

If you live within 10 miles of Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport please submit your noise comment here or through our noise hotline by calling (425) 284-0500.

If you live further than 10 miles from Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport please submit your noise comment to the Federal Aviation Administration by using their online portal found here.



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1. What is Paine Field’s airport configuration?
2. What determines runway use and the direction aircraft arrive and depart the airport?
3. Why is Paine Field so close to residential neighborhoods?
4. When does the airport close?
5. Does Paine Field monitor noise levels?
6. How is aircraft noise measured?
7. Do aircraft have to comply with local city, county and state noise ordinances?
8. What does the airport do to mitigate aircraft noise in the community?
9. Can the airport restrict certain aircraft from using the airfield?
10. Who controls what flight path jet aircraft fly and at what altitude?
11. Why do aircraft arrive and depart at night and in the early morning, isn’t there a curfew?
12. What is the minimum altitude an aircraft can fly over my residence?
13. Who do I contact if I have an inquiry regarding Paine Field noise or flight operations?